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Louisiana Violation of Probation Attorney

When you’re put on probation, you have requirements that you must meet and boundaries you must operate within. For some, this means having to report to their probation officer regularly to take a drug test or attend group sessions. For others, it could mean having to stay within a geographic region or perform community service. By disobeying the conditions of your probation, law enforcement has the right to arrest you and impose penalties for your violation.

If you are arrested for violation of probation, it is essential that you acquire legal representation, even if your violation didn’t involve the commission of a crime. Louisiana violation of probation attorney Eric G. Johnson of the John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm has extensive experience representing accused criminals and is abreast of Louisiana’s probation statutes. Bring your case to Eric and discover your legal options for lessening penalties.

Common Probation Violations in Louisiana

What the court determines to be a violation of probation depends mostly on the terms of your probation. However, there are some violations that people commit more than others. Some of the most common probation violations include:

Failing a drug test

Failing to report to your probation officer

Not paying fines or restitution

Not completing community service

Failing to attend scheduled group meetings

Attempting to flea a designated geographic area

One of the most consequential ways one can violate his probation is by committing another crime. Doing so will result in the individual facing separate legal repercussions for committing the crime and violating their probation. For example, an individual caught in possession of marijuana while on probation can be arrested, taken into police custody, and bailed out. Shortly thereafter, he can be arrested again for violating his probation and face another set of penalties altogether.

Louisiana Violation of Probation Penalties

If the violation of your probation involved the commission of a misdemeanor or a felony, you’d face penalties that’ll align with Louisiana’s statutes for the offense in particular. The handling of a violation of probation case, however, is a bit different.

According to LA Code Crim Pro 899, the court may issue an arrest warrant for an individual at any time during their probation for violation or threatened violation of the conditions of their probation. Once arrested, the individual can be placed in the custody of the court or assigned to a detention facility. In special circumstances, probation officers can make an arrest themselves without a warrant.

Within ten days of the arrest, the court must determine whether there is probable cause to detain the individual pending the final violation hearing and if they will offer him bail. The penalties one may face for violating their probation include:

A warning

Fines

Counseling

Community service

Revocation of probation

Serving the remainder of the probationary period in jail

You have the right to defend yourself against the penalties you face. Make sure to do so with the help of a seasoned violation of probation lawyer.

Experienced Violation of Probation Lawyers

Eric G. Johnson of John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm is an accomplished Louisiana criminal defense lawyer with experience handling violation of probation cases. As a first time offender, you may be facing a simple warning, but depending on your violation, the court may order that you be sent to jail. Eric can help mitigate penalties for your probation violation and can even serve as your legal representation to combat against whatever charges you may be facing. Contact us today at 318-377-1555 for a free case evaluation.

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Attention: While this website provides general information, it does not constitute legal advice